by Insurance Litigation Group, P.A. | Jul 12, 2019 | Flood Damage, Homeowners Insurance, Insurance Dispute, Property Insurance
The residents of Florida have dealt with the consequences of hurricanes for years. Home damage and flooding are two major factors that affect the life of all residents. In addition to this, over the past years there has been another major consequence that went from...
by Felipe Calderon | Feb 27, 2019 | Flood Damage, Homeowners Insurance, Hurricane Damage, Insurance Dispute
Many Bay County residents have been discussing the possibility of having Hurricane Michael upgraded from a Category four to a Category five, thinking they might be entitled to additional FEMA benefits and possibly better insurance payouts. But instead, a spokesperson...
by Felipe Calderon | Jan 26, 2018 | Flood Damage, Homeowners Insurance, Insurance Dispute
Even though the future of the National Flood Insurance Program is uncertain, the federal government is encouraging property owners to obtain flood insurance. Standard homeowners insurance policies don’t cover flood damage. According to the Florida Office of Insurance...
by Felipe Calderon | Feb 10, 2017 | assignment of benefits, Restoration Professionals
Florida lawmakers are debating what to do about rising insurance premiums. The insurance companies (insurers) are arguing that contractors that take an “assignment of benefits” are filing inflated claims, forcing insurers to raise premiums. This tactic of blaming...